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Mom Arrested for Theft at 'Shop with a Cop'

12/15/2025

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Police arrested Sophia Malak, a 24-year-old resident of Hartford, Wisconsin, at a Walmart during the “Shop with a Cop” charity event attended by more than a dozen officers.
Malak allegedly stole more than $600 in merchandise days earlier.
Officers found a cart containing over $250 worth of items at the Walmart.
She claimed she intended to buy gifts for her children.
Malak now faces felony retail theft charges.

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Story summary

Police arrested Sophia Malak, a 24-year-old resident of Hartford, Wisconsin, at a Walmart during the “Shop with a Cop” charity event attended by more than a dozen officers.
Malak allegedly stole more than $600 in merchandise days earlier.
Officers found a cart containing over $250 worth of items at the Walmart.
She claimed she intended to buy gifts for her children.
Malak now faces felony retail theft charges.